Nanyang Institute of Management
Master of Science in Accounting & Finance (CIMA Gateway) (Abertay University)
Singapore, Singapore
Master degree
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Course Objective
This program, in collaboration with CIMA, prepares learners for high-demand financial roles by equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to bring value to organizations. It emphasizes top-tier financial expertise alongside leadership, technical, and interpersonal abilities often required for board-level positions. Through this program, participants will develop a contemporary understanding of organizational financial processes, risk management, and decision-making in response to environmental challenges. They’ll enhance skills relevant to high-performance organizations, work towards a Management Accountant qualification, and receive substantial support from CIMA, including exam fees and access to online resources.
Course Highlights
- Strategic Collaboration - Designed in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), a globally recognized institution
- Management Accountant Qualification -Students have the opportunity to work towards a Management Accountant qualification along with their Master's degree
- Global Recognition - With a program backed by CIMA, graduates gain global recognition and stand out as well-rounded financial professionals
- Contemporary Financial Knowledge - It covers essential topics enabling graduates to make informed financial decisions in a rapidly changing business environment
Award
Upon passing all modules, a student will be awarded the Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (CIMA Gateway).
Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis (ANF511) (20 Credits) (45 Hours)
This module seeks to deepen and broaden students’ ability to prepare, analyze, and critically interpret financial statements. It will enable students to explore in-depth the principles and theories of international financial reporting and analysis and introduce them to the recent critical debate on the sufficiency of conventional financial accounting practices.
Advanced Management Accounting for Decision Making (ANF512) (20 Credits) (45 Hours)
This module extends the techniques of management accounting in its role in shaping short and long-term decisions, in analysis, planning, control, and reporting to management.
Case Studies in Management Accounting (ANF513) (20 Credits) (45 Hours)
Students are expected to undertake practical research in response to a current business need of a real company and produce a suitable management report with recommendations.
Advanced Performance Management (ANF517) (20 Credits) (45 Hours)
This module examines contemporary theories and developments in Strategic Management Accounting in organizations, explores new concepts and techniques, and the impact of these in support of strategic decision-making.
Project Management (BMT530) (20 Credits) (45 Hours)
The complexity of project management and the tools and techniques to support successful management. Carry out an investigation into a project failure and recommend alternative actions that could have been taken. Module content: Project analysis and planning; Managing projects; Project management methodologies.
Research Methods (2) (GRS501)
An introduction to research methods and statistical analysis for postgraduate students. Combines theoretical, historical, and statistical concepts with hands-on practical lab sessions using both qualitative and quantitative techniques to put theory into practice.
Graduates may choose to pursue a future(but not limited to) in these departments/industries.
- Financial Planner
- Financial Analyst
- Corporate Financial Management
Students have access to local qualified lecturers and academic resources provided by the Nanyang Institute of Management.
Learning takes place through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, and presentations. Resources and materials provided for students include lecture notes and reading references for books, publications, articles, and websites.
Duration
- Full-time: 12 months
- Part-time: 24 months
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